The following Frequently Asked Questions address topics related to U.S. immigration, which may be of interest to both employers and foreign national employees.
This information is not to be construed as legal advice, as each situation must be assessed on a case-by-case basis. LAC attorneys are available to address your specific legal needs. Please do not hesitate to contact us.
General Immigration
Nonimmigrant Visas
- H-1B Cap-Gap Extension for F-1 Students and 24-month STEM OPT Extension
- H-1B Change of Employer
- Employment Authorization Document (EAD) for H-4 spouses
- H-1B and L-1 Petition Site Visits
- Mexican TN
- Nonimmigrant Maximum Periods of Stay and the Employment-Based Green Card Process
Permanent Residency (Green Card Process)
- Green Card Process – Labor Certifications
- Green Card Quota Backlogs, Priority Dates, Employment-Based Preference Categories and Other Related Topics
- Documents Needed for Permanent Residence
- Comparison of Adjustment of Status and Consular Processing
- Green Card Process – Adjustment of Status to Permanent Residence
- Green Card Process – Consular Processing
- Advance Parole Travel Document Q&A
- Biometrics Appointments and Other Information for Pending Adjustment of Status Applications
International Travel
- International Travel Issues on Temporary Visas
- International Travel Requirements and Advisories
- DS-160 Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application
- How to Make Changes to the DS-160 After Submission
- Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) for Visa Waiver Program Travelers
- Trips to Canada or Mexico
- US-VISIT, WHTI and Trusted Traveler Programs
- I-94 Admissions Record
Know Your Rights
- Electronic Device Searches at US Ports of Entry
- What to Do if You are Detained at a Port of Entry – Lawful Permanent Residents
- If ICE Stops You in Public
- If ICE Comes to Your Workplace – For Employees
- If ICE Visits Your Home
- 100-Mile Border Zone – American Civil Liberties Union
- US Airports and Ports of Entry